Travel eSIMPakistan
Pakistan
data from $2.99.
6 plans from 1GB to 20GB. Buy now, scan the QR, and your data works the moment you land.
6 plans from 1GB to 20GB. Buy now, scan the QR, and your data works the moment you land.
Last checked: August 2026
You are flying to Pakistan to see family. Maybe you have not been back in a few years. The last thing you want is to land at Islamabad or Karachi airport and queue for a local SIM while your relatives wait outside. A Pakistan eSIM sorts this before you leave home.
This guide is for UK residents with Pakistani roots, and for India-origin travellers crossing the border. It covers what data you need, how much it costs, and how to set it up so it just works when you land.
The UK has a large Pakistani diaspora. Most travel is for weddings, Eid, or family emergencies. You are not sightseeing. You need data for WhatsApp calls, location sharing with relatives, and the occasional ride-hailing app. You also want to keep your UK number working for bank alerts and two-factor authentication.
If you are India-origin, you might be visiting Pakistan for the first time. You will likely keep an Indian SIM active for OTPs and use the Pakistan eSIM for data. Both can run in the same phone. That is a setup we see often.
| Plan | Data | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 1GB / 30 days | from $X.XX | Short visits, light WhatsApp texting, maps |
| 3GB / 30 days | from $X.XX | Week-long trips, daily WhatsApp calls, some browsing |
| 5GB / 30 days | from $X.XX | Two weeks or more, video calls, streaming music |
| 10GB / 30 days | from $X.XX | Heavy use, hotspot for a laptop, streaming video |
Map out your habits. If you video-call family daily for an hour, that is roughly 500MB per day. A 5GB plan covers 10 days of that. If you mostly text and check maps, 1GB will stretch much further.
You can top up with another eSIM if you run low. The QR code arrives by email within a minute. Install it over Wi-Fi or mobile data.
Arrival airport data. Data starts on first connection at the destination. Switch off airplane mode after landing and wait a few seconds. If it does not connect, toggle mobile data off and on. You will have service before you reach the baggage carousel.
Keep your home SIM for OTPs. Your UK or Indian number stays active in the second SIM slot. Use it for bank alerts, WhatsApp verification, and any account logins. The Pakistan eSIM handles data only. No need to swap SIMs or carry a second phone.
That is it. No airport kiosks, no paperwork, no roaming charges.
Most country guides are written for generic tourists. They talk about Lahore Fort and the Karakoram Highway. That is not why you are going. You are going to see people. You need data that works the moment you land, at a price that does not punish you for staying a month.
Slashtel's Pakistan eSIM is prepaid, with no contract. Plans run from $X.XX for 30 days. If you are keeping an Indian SIM alive for OTPs, you can also top up Airtel, Jio, Vi, or BSNL through the recharge page while you are abroad.
Get your Pakistan eSIM before you pack.
Yes. A Pakistan eSIM from Slashtel costs from $X.XX for 5GB over 30 days. You avoid airport SIM queues and roaming charges from your UK provider. Data starts when you land, so you can call family, use maps and book rides immediately.
Only if it includes Pakistan in its coverage. Many UK travel eSIMs cover Europe and the US but not South Asia. Check the destination list before you buy. Slashtel's Pakistan eSIM connects to local networks as soon as you switch off airplane mode.
Yes. Install the Pakistan eSIM and keep your Indian SIM in the second slot. Use the Indian SIM for bank OTPs and WhatsApp. The Pakistan eSIM handles data. This is a common setup for India-origin travellers visiting family across the border.
You can buy another Pakistan eSIM from Slashtel at any time. The QR code arrives by email within a minute. Install it over Wi-Fi or mobile data. You do not need to remove the first eSIM. Unused data on a separate plan is not refunded.
Yes. You can share your Pakistan eSIM data with a laptop or tablet. This is useful if you are working remotely or need a reliable connection for video calls. Check your phone's hotspot settings before you travel.
A locked phone may not accept a third-party eSIM. Contact your UK provider to unlock the device before you travel. Most networks unlock phones free after the contract ends. Slashtel's guides cover compatibility for iPhone and Android.
Pick a plan, pay by card. QR arrives by email within a minute.
Scan the QR on Wi-Fi at home. Takes two minutes. Keep your main SIM in.
Enable data roaming on the Slashtel line. Done — no shops, no queues.